oral and topical meds Flashcards
what are some indications of use for aspirin
pain, inflammation, fever, prevention of MI or stroke
what dose of aspirin is used to prvent MI or TIA
81mg/day
baby aspirin
what are known symptoms of toxicity with aspirin
-tnnitus
-hyperventilation
-confusion
-lethargy
-agitation
-sweating
-diarrhea
what are some side effects of aspirin
-Gi irritation and bleeding
-increased risk of bleeding
-nausea, diarrhea
-more srious includes anaphylaxis
if aspirin is enterically coated, what would you not do?
crush or chew
what is included in the pre administration assessment for digoxin
-apical pulse
-obtain basline HR, BP, and electrolyte levels, obtain EKG
what are the signs and symptoms of toxicity with digoxin
-bradycardia
-vision changes
-anorexia, N/V
what pre administration assessment stuff is important when giving furosemide
-BP
-electrolytes (specifically K+)
-excess fluid
-crackles in lungs, dyspnea, cyanosis, low SPO2
what should you monitor when giving furosemide
-electrolytes
-fluid status
-I+O
-daily weights
-falls, orthostatic hypotension
what is a person at risk for when taking furosemide
falls
what are three things to know about metformin
-reinforce lifestyle changes required for new diabetics
-monitor glucose and HgbA1C to determine improvement of blood sugar
-IV contrast can lead to renal failure if the patient is also taking metformin
what are two things to know about metoprolol
-can be used to decrease HR and BP
-know pre admin HR and BP
what should you monitor when giving warfarin
monitor INR level (therapeutic range is usually 2-3)
what is the antidote for warfarin
vitamin K
what is somebody at increased risk of when taking warfarin
bleeding
